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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
‘They took him in broad daylight': Student among fresh wave of disappearances in Pakistan; ISI, military intelligence accused
Military intelligence, ISI implicated in abduction of Baloch teen and university student in Turbat and Noshki The crisis of enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan region and beyond has deepened this week, as a disturbing string of abductions emerges from Karachi, Noshki, and Kech, according to The Balochistan Post (TBP). Among the most alarming cases is that of Muslim Dad Baloch, a fourth-semester philosophy student at the University of Karachi. On Monday evening, he was reportedly abducted near the university's Maskan Gate. Eyewitnesses say he was taken by unidentified men in a vehicle while returning to his hostel with friends. Originally from Mashkay in Awaran district, Muslim Dad was a familiar face within the Baloch student community in Karachi. His sudden disappearance has sparked fear among his peers and left his family devastated. In Noshki, another troubling case unfolded earlier today when Hafeezullah, the son of Peer Mohammad and a resident of Qaziabad, was allegedly picked up from his home by Pakistani security forces. His family has raised alarm over his unknown whereabouts and is demanding his immediate release. TBP also reported two recent disappearances in Kech district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo On July 23, 16-year-old shopkeeper Qambar Baloch was allegedly taken by men believed to belong to Military Intelligence and the ISI while he was in Jusak, Turbat. And on June 27, Imran Khan, a 26-year-old student of Balochi language and culture at the University of Turbat, was reportedly abducted by Frontier Corps and Military Intelligence personnel in Turbat city—in broad daylight. 'These are not isolated cases. This is a pattern,' said a representative from Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), a group that has long campaigned for the safe recovery of abducted individuals. Despite repeated appeals and protests, most cases remain unresolved, with no accountability or formal investigations.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Express Tribune
Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Human rights activists shout slogans during a protest in Quetta, against the alleged honour killing of a couple last month in Balochistan, after eloping. Photo: AFP In a significant development in the Degari double murder case, police have obtained DNA samples from Gul Jan, the mother of the slain woman, Bano Bibi. The sampling was conducted on the request of the Serious Crime Investigation Wing. Following the conclusion of her two-day police remand, Gul Jan was produced before an Anti-Terrorism Court, which ordered her to be sent to jail. According to police officials, Gul Jan was taken into custody after a video surfaced in which she appeared to justify her daughter's killing as a form of "punishment" under Balochi tribal customs. The statement drew widespread public condemnation and is being treated as a key element in the investigation. The case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari. A graphic video of the killings went viral on social media, triggering outrage and demands for swift justice from civil society, journalists, and the legal fraternity. The Balochistan High Court took suo motu notice of the incident and directed senior police officials to submit a detailed report. Investigations remain ongoing.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Pakistani woman sent to police custody in daughter's ‘honour killing' case
A Pakistani court on Thursday remanded a woman to police custody for two days in connection with the alleged honour killing of her daughter and a man in Balochistan province. In a viral video, the woman is purportedly seen holding the Holy Quran and stating that the act was not a crime but aligned with traditional values. (Representative Image) The incident took place some days ago at the Sanjidi Degari area near Quetta. The woman, identified as Gul Jan Bibi, was arrested after a video surfaced on social media in which she justified the killings, citing adherence to Baloch tribal customs. She was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta, which sent her on a two-day police remand. In the video, Gul is seen holding the Holy Quran and stating that the act was not a crime but aligned with traditional values. 'My daughter who was married with five children was killed because of her relations with a Baloch youngster who used to post objectionable videos on Tik Tok despite several warnings given to him by our family. 'In Balochi culture, having illicit relations is a crime and punishable by death. The decision to shoot them was taken by a Jirga (tribal council),' she said in the video message. Police also arrested a tribal leader and 10 others in connection with the case, which came into limelight last week after a video went viral in which Gul's daughter and her male friend were seen being shot dead by a group of men in a mountainous area. According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 victims of honour killings in 2024 across various parts of the country.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Pak court sends woman to police custody in honour killing case
Agency: PTI Karachi, Jul 24 (PTI) A Pakistani court on Thursday remanded a woman to police custody for two days in connection with the alleged honour killing of her daughter and a man in Balochistan province. The incident took place some days ago at the Sanjidi Degari area near Quetta. The woman, identified as Gul Jan Bibi, was arrested after a video surfaced on social media in which she justified the killings, citing adherence to Baloch tribal customs. She was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta, which sent her on a two-day police remand. In the video, Gul is seen holding the Holy Quran and stating that the act was not a crime but aligned with traditional values. 'My daughter who was married with five children was killed because of her relations with a Baloch youngster who used to post objectionable videos on Tik Tok despite several warnings given to him by our family. 'In Balochi culture, having illicit relations is a crime and punishable by death. The decision to shoot them was taken by a Jirga (tribal council)," she said in the video message. According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, there were at least 405 victims of honour killings in 2024 across various parts of the country. PTI CORR SCY SCY view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Udaipur Files' row: Govt recommends 6 changes, stalls release till SC hearing; seeks removal of Nutan Sharma name, execution scene
NEW DELHI: The Central government on Monday recommended six major changes to the controversial film 'Udaipur Files,' including replacing the name of a key character, altering an AI-generated execution scene, and deleting sensitive dialogues. The film will not be released until July 24, when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case. The recommendations came from a government-appointed committee formed following the Delhi high court's July 10 order. While the CBFC had earlier cleared the film with 50 cuts, the Centre has now approved its release with further modifications, pending the apex court's decision. The panel has directed filmmakers to replace the original disclaimer, remove credit frames thanking specific individuals, and delete a graphic AI-generated scene resembling an execution. It also advised removing all mentions of the character 'Nutan Sharma,' replacing the name, and deleting her dialogue that references religious texts. 'Delete Nutan Sharma's dialogue: '...maine toh wohi kaha hai jo unke dharma grantho mein likha hai...',' the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated. Certain dialogues about the Balochi community have also been flagged for deletion. The Supreme Court had earlier asked the government to act through appropriate statutory channels and instructed the panel to consider the perspective of the accused in the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, the subject of the film. The Delhi high court had stayed the film's release despite censor board clearance, citing concerns about communal disharmony.
